Reader's Theater: Aesop's Fables and teaching THEME (intermediate)

Directly aligned to the common core standards for traditional literature, students will actively engage in character dialogue to help identify common themes pulled from the morals in these 8 classic Aesop fables written in these entertaining Reader’s Theater scripts! By providing more than 24 individualized parts on varying reading levels, ALL students will have a chance to practice fluency, utilize expression, and increase their basic knowledge of the common themes found in these classic stories!

8 Scripts include the following fables focusing on these specific themes:

The Hunter and the Woodsman Theme: Bravery

The Stag and the Antlers Theme: Appreciation

The Ant and the Grasshopper Theme: Procrastination

The Boy Who Cried Wolf Theme: Honesty

The Ant and the Dove Theme: Kindness

The Farmer and his Sons Theme: Perseverance

The Hare and the Tortoise Theme: Patience

The Great Oak and the Reeds Theme: Humility

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*The bundle also includes the following: Tall Tales (4), Native American Legends (4), Greek Myths (4), Cinderella around the World (4), and Fairy Tales (6)!

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